Private Sector Development WG Matrix
A. Objectives
The thematic focus of the WG Private and Financial Sector Development, but not the only area of concern, is on:
- business environment and investment climate
- financial sector development
The objective of the WG is to:
i) strengthen information sharing and exchanges among development partners with regard to ongoing and planned projects and programmes, key issues, obstacles, successes etc.
ii) strengthen the dialog with the Government of Tajikistan on private sector development
iii) serve as a forum for the discussion and formulation of development partners’ priorities, policy issues and messages related to PSD
B. Membership and Partnership
The WG is chaired by UNDP with WBG as deputy chair.
Membership is not static and development partners including INGOs are welcome to participate. Additional participants can be invited dependent on the topic under discussion. Currently the following agencies are members of the Working Group: ADB, AKF, DfID, EBRD,EADB, EU Delegation, FAO,GIZ, IFC, IMF, JICA, OSCE, Oxfam, UNDP, USAID,SDC, World Bank, DCC Secretariat.
C. Frequency of Meetings and Reporting
The Working Group conducts monthly meetings upon invitation of the chair. The chairs will be responsible for developing draft agendas and drafting and sharing summary minutes of the meetings.
D. Secretariat
UNDP is providing secretarial functions for the Working Group.